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Far North Nine News Journalist Maegan Gillespie With The Latest On The Covid-19 Crisis 27Mar2020.mp3

FAB FM Journalist Paul Makin gets the very latest on the Covid-19 Pandemic from Far North Nine News Journalist Maegan Gillespie.  https://www.9news.com.au/far-north-queensland

 

Bennett Walker An Elder Of The Kubirri Warra Clan Has His Say About The Last Council, The Mossman Gorge Centre, That Council Block Of Land In The Daintree And He Doesn't Pull Any Punches 27Mar2020

Bennett Walker is an Elder belonging to the Kubirri Warra Clan and is always engaged in sharing cultural knowledge, Now on the eve of the Local Government Election, he passes on his knowledge about the last Council and gives them a score out of ten. He also expresses his disappointment over the block of land in the Daintree purchased by Council and the lack of consultation. But the biggest 'Haymaker' he delivers is about the Mossman Gorge Centre and how the Kubirri Warra Clan have been cut out of the main operation despite the fact it's their traditional land. Bennett says even the tours are carried out by imports. Interview by FAB FM Journalist Paul Makin

 

FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe With The Tech Solutions To Living With This Covid -19 Pandemic

Australia is a very different place to live in at the moment. FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe coes up with some solutions in the 'Tech' world including working working from home and a suggestion that it's the perfect time to learn something. His 'Crap' Tech Product Of The Week is a 'Pearler'.

Homeless Karl Tells FAB FM Journalist Paul Makin About A Random Act Of Kindness In Port Douglas That Meant The World

FAB FM Journalist Paul Makin talks to homeless Karl who, with his Chilean girlfriend are living in their car in Port Douglas. As a result of the current Covid-19 Pandemic they have no food or money but a random act of kindness by a couple of Council Rangers has left them with a big smile and confirmation there's still a lot of love and kindness in the world. We commend these Rangers who are the true Douglas Shire Citizens Of The Year.

Douglas Shire Ratepayers Association's President Sylvia Healy With The DSRA’s Priorities Leading Up To This Weekends Local Government Election

The President of The Douglas Shire Ratepayers Association Sylvia Healy called FAB FM to spell out the DSRA's priorities leading up to this weekends Local Government Election. There's a lot on the agenda. Journalist Paul Makin took her call.

Threats Of Legal Action Against FABFM For Taking A Stand Over The Emails That Fell Off The Back Of A Truck

Following FAB FM Journalist Paul Makin's investigation into the emails that came into his position that showed four people had an imput into a letter to the Editor of The Gazette, but was eventually only signed by one, he received an email from Mayoral Candidate Julia Leu threatening to take legal action unless the podcast was taken down. Paul and FAB FM believe this is a story of public interest and an example of freedom of the press. This is Paul's response to the letter and the stand he's taking in regard to this. In the emails in question, would be Councilor Bruce Clarke is named in the 'Letter To The Editor'. Thrown in there as a wedge to destabilize Mayoral Candidate Michael Kerr's campaign. Paul chats to Bruce and gets his reaction.

Port Douglas's Top Cop Damian Meadows On Handling The Coronavirus Locally

Port Douglas's Top Cop Damian Meadows chats to Paul Makin about how to handle the Coronavirus locally. Port Douglas and Mossman Police are determined to be there for everyone during this public health emergency. Damian also tells Paul about the hours the Police Station will be manned.

The Email Trail That Fell Off The Back Of A Truck - An Insight Into The Cut Throat World Of Local Government Politics

It's an email trail that tells a very interesting story. A story of how a 'Letter To The Editor' of the Gazette is authored by not just one person but co-authored by many, including the current Mayor. FAB FM Journalist Paul Makin looks behind the scenes of the Local Government Election and discovers a well planned campaign by those who wish to hang onto power at any cost. Mayoral Candidate Michael Kerr listens to the shock revelations and has his say.

They're At It Again! The Nasty Toxic Creatures Spreading Vicious Rumours About Good Honest Citizens Who Are Running For Council 23Mar2020

They're at it again and ramping up their nasty toxic comments online about good honest folk in our Shire who are simply running for Council. But this time one of these desperate evil trolls has gone too far by accusing Candidate Kym Rowley of FRAUD! The bottom feeder also named some of our finest citizens in a disparaging way in the same post. It was eventually taken down but not before someone got a screenshot for evidence. Kym talks with FAB FM Journalist Paul Makin about his and his lawyers search for the low life who is spreading these lies.

Journalist & FAB FM Owner Paul Makin’s Editorial On The Upcoming Douglas Shire Local Government Election.

FAB FM owner and Journalist Paul Makin has his say about the state of play in the Douglas Shire as voters go to the polls. In this no holds barred Editorial he calls it how it is.